2022 UGX to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0439 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.0394 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0415 LRD

2022 UGX to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UGX to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 0.0439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.0394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0423 to the December average rate of 0.0418, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0439 was down 10.10% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0488, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UGX based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 219 LRD

2021 Average 232 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 197 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.64 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0441

0.0397

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to LRD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0424, compared to 0.0406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0424

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0026 LRD (High: 0.0428 / Low: 0.0402). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LRD (High: 0.0439 / Low: 0.0434).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0437) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0471), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-7.11%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0437

2021 Avg (February) 0.0471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0435	0.0409	0.0423
February	0.0439	0.0434	0.0437
March	0.0437	0.0424	0.0428
April	0.0433	0.0426	0.0429
May	0.0428	0.0402	0.0418
June	0.0409	0.0400	0.0406
July	0.0410	0.0395	0.0402
August	0.0408	0.0394	0.0401
September	0.0409	0.0395	0.0403
October	0.0407	0.0399	0.0402
November	0.0413	0.0406	0.0410
December	0.0424	0.0412	0.0418